Ben Kingsley, born in 1943 in Scarborough, England, has captivated audiences with his performances across genres. Known for his theatrical roots with the Royal Shakespeare Company, he transitioned to film and brought depth to his roles. In Fear Is the Key (1972), he plays a pivotal character entangled in a web of intrigue, while in Harem (1985), he navigates complex relationships within a lush, exotic setting. Kingsley's work in these films highlights his ability to immerse himself in the cult cinema landscape, making him a significant figure in the genre.
Harem
Diane Andrews is a haughty Wall Street floor trader without any romantic interests. One day, Sheikh Selim, the ruler of an oil-rich Gulf country, who has been tracking Diane has her drugged, kidnapped, and brought to his harem overseen by eunuch Massoud. Despite Diane's initial protests, as the two come to appreciate each other, they fall in love. Meanwhile, a series of events makes Selim realise that he can no longer rule his country and harem the way he and his ancestors used to do. Eventually, he takes the radical decision to evacuate his isolated castle. Diane is a sophisticated trainee on the New York Stock Exchange who is suddenly kidnapped and held captive in a North African desert hideaway by Selim, an Arab mogul. At first she frantically tries to escape, but as they slowly get to know and appreciate each other the difference between captor and captive dissolves.
